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November 2013
What are your best souvenirsfrom Phuket?
Fit outside the gymAcqua Restaurant review
for travelers, the expatriate community & everyone in Phuket
P H U K E T
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ContentsEditor’s NoteCover PhotoSAPHAN HIN
Well it’s that time again, the time when the vast number of residents to Phuket, most of whom have some kind of connection to the tourism industry, look forward to possibly 6 months of no holiday, longer working days, and weeks upon weeks of, in some way or another, serving those who visit the island.On the other hand, there are also those who are now here to enjoy a few days, weeks or possibly months of all that this great island has to offer. And there is possibly no other tourist destination in the world that boasts a range of facilities, activities, history, culture, entertainment and even world class sporting events like Phuket, especially in such a small area.Welcome back high season!!!
Russell Smith Editor
18 Quiz
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Fit outside the gym and it is free!
06 Boating in Phuket
12 What are your best souvenirs from Phuket?
14 Not just a place to get food
READ ‘IN-PHUKET’IN THESE OUTLETS AND MANY OTHERS.
The Hardstand is a lot more than a great coffee shop, they have a fantastic
menu as well just take a look at their website http://www.thehardstand.
com and Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheHardstandCafe and see.
Every Friday they offer a great BBQ night starting at 5.30pm and this a not
to be missed event. They also have an excellent reputation offer catering for
Marine Charters and other events.
We Café is a pleasant restaurant and coffee shop located on Chaofa West Road between Phuket Town and Chalong Temple. Opened in October 2012, it stands adjacent to a famous hydroponic farm which has been growing and selling fresh salad and vegetables since 2000 to distribute to Phuket’s many
restaurants and hotels.
A great café and bistro in Phuket Old Town, offering a wonderful selection of
coffee from Nespresso, you can also purchase a fabulous machine for home/
office use. There you will find a delightful selection of sandwiches, salads,
cakes, ice cream and they also serve breakfast. Not forgetting Wines, Beer
and Vodka.
Danny Place is a fabulous bar and restaurant in Kamala where you can
be assured of a wonderful welcome. On offer is great selection of drinks
from beers to cocktails or just enjoy great coffee. The menu offer excellent
value authentic Thai food and is open for breakfast, lunch or diner.
Located in the prestigious Boat Lagoon Marina off Thepkasattri Rd. You will see the on the right-hand side after the security box
You will find Dannys Place on the Rim Had Road in Kamala, in-between 7/11 Eleven and the Print Resort
Opening Hours: 07:30 – 20:00
Location: On Chaofa West Road,
near the intersection with Khwang Road
Tel: 076 521 670, 081 328 1352
Located in Phuket Old Town at 58 Radsada Rd. between Phuket Rd &Takoupa Rd.Tel: 080 524 2121
for travelers, the expatriate community & everyone in Phuket
(Part II: Crewed Yacht Charters)
16 Learning about #Hashtags08 Recipe: Beef Green Curry Fried Rice
15 Restaurant review, AQUA
17 Adopt a dog & save a life
17 Events & News
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the gym and it is free!
“Man surprised me most about humanity. Because he sacrifices his health in
order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And
then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the
result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is
never going to die, and then dies having never really lived,” says Dalai Lama XIV.
People on the island sacrifice their lives inside air conditioned boxes, sacrificing
their money to a membership, and their time being gym rats!
The cost of living on the Pearl of the Andaman is increasing and getting fit doesn’t
mean that we have to spend money joining and going to a gym. In fact, if you’re
feeling uninspired to go to the gym after work, grab a friend and head down
to your nearest park. Parks are becoming an alternative environment for those
wanting to add variety to their work outs, or who just don’t like the gym. And,
it’s an affordable way to increase physical activity opportunities, because there’s
nothing special to build. In Phuket there are couple places islanders like to go.
Saphan Hin is a public park which has been popular with the locals for a long
time. It is part of a land reclamation project which sees new created land being
use for parks. One reason of its popularity is its location in town, but near the
sea. The tin mining monument shaped like a large drill bit and dedicated to the
memory of Captain Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first
dredge to Phuket in 1909, is located at the entrance. Every Phuket kid used to use
the monument as their slide and play ground. Phuket Municipal Sports Center is
located here and everyone is welcome to use the facilities including gymnasium,
badminton court, indoor basketball court, petanque field at nominal fees.
It’s a multi-purpose park surrounded by mature pine trees and with lots of open
grass spaces. You can take an easy run around the park or the road. The park is
less crowded in the morning. Benches are not only good for resting, but act like
built in gym equipment! Stepping or even jumping up on to the bench several
times can really get your heart rate racing, but the park does also offer free
fitness equipment to do crunches, chin-ups, dips, and more while enjoying the
great outdoors. They are installed behind the bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada
Nupradit.
The newest workout trend in Saphan Hin is cycling. A bicycle rental booth is
located behind the public restrooms, and offers a variety of bicycles for rent at
a very cheap price and this activity is popular among children. With easy access,
and being located right in town, it’s no wonder this park has become a real
family venue, filled with picnickers and workout folks. Cars can be parked almost
anywhere so jogging or cycling can be a little frustrating in the evening so be
careful.
On the outskirts of the town is Rama IX park, commonly called Suang Luang, it’s
the biggest public park. The park is so large it takes up almost an hour to walk
around its outer walking trail. Like any park it is a gathering place for locals in the
mornings and evenings.
There is a couple of entrances to the park and car parks are restricted to certain
zones which make the jogging trails car free, although bicycles are allowed to
ride on them. In the morning there are some Chinese descent who come to do Tai
Chi, and some young people start their basketball matches at 8am. Ladies who visit
Suan Luang are welcome to join the aerobic dances whether they are beginners or
advanced, classes start late afternoon.
An impressive point about this park is that there is no doggy mess; it is actually very
rare that you will even see a dog. It’s very clean and well looked after. Spaces are well
used and of course fitness gear is available to use for free.
Another place worth visiting is Bang Wad reservoir, also called Bang Wad Dam. It is
the largest fresh water supply for the island and is located in the hills of Baan Kathu.
Doing workouts at the reservoir is a pleasure as it is less crowded and much quieter
compared to the two parks. The main workout activities here are walking, jogging and
cycling. The dam is about 800 meters long and has small trails winding to almost seven
kilometers around the reservoir.
There are more people here in the morning than in the afternoon as it can be very hot
during the day. The place offers stunning views with the morning light. One big advantage
of here is that the trails are different in terms of height so you are challenged with some
great uphill hikes; even cyclists like to come here to improve their sprinting speeds.
fit outside
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CrewedY a c h tCharters
It is all about total privacy, personal service, gourmet meals, absolute relaxation
and seclusion, and no fixed itinerary. Taking a holiday on a fully crewed yacht is
much like staying in a floating hotel and you don’t need to be an experienced
sailor to do it as on a fully crewed yacht you have a dedicated captain, chef, and
on larger vessels staff to look after your every need.
The choice of yacht is important because you will spend days and nights on board.
In Phuket you may be surprised by the growth of the yachting business. There
are many styles of yachts available to charter, from sailing yachts, catamarans,
motor boats, traditional Turkish Gulets, motor sailors, and superyachts. There are
many yacht charter companies on the island that are ready to assist you to find
the right yacht to perfectly match your requirements.
Sailing Yachts - A range of monohulls are available, many more sporty with
excellent sailing performance, others more sedate. There are a variety of distinct
types, and each has their own characteristics. Some are very common, others
rarely seen, but all have their enthusiasts. Prices for these yachts vary depending
on their size, age, pedigree and number of crew. In Phuket crewed sailing yachts
are sized from 47ft and larger and accommodate from 4 to 12 guests.
Catamarans - Probably the most popular vessel in the area and as most staterooms
are located in the two hulls this leaves plenty of room for the saloon and deck. When
compared with a monohull of the same length a catamaran offers almost double the
space. They also provide a stable platform that can smoothly take the ocean swells.
The biggest advantage is that their shallow draft makes it possible to explore areas off
limits to other yachts such as hongs, high limestone islands which have collapsed in the
middle leaving a landlocked lagoon. Several of these lagoons are accessible via caves by
dinghy or kayak at low tide.
Traditional Turkish Gulets - These beautiful wooden sailing vessels are also available and
are traditionally two or three mast. Being single hull and because of their weight, a Gulet
is good to sail in most conditions, so this one vessel you might to want to look for if you
like to sail with a historical feeling and great sea comfort.
Motor Yachts – If you want to explore Phuket’s waters in but are limited for time you may
want to consider this type of vessel as they are somewhat faster than the aforementioned.
Again, there are many sizes of vessel to choose from, from small for just a couple to very
large superyachts for big groups. However, the prices for motor yachts can be high due
to their fuel consumption.
Most crewed yachts are available for private charter but the duration of the charters vary
from a single day trip up to a week or more. However, some sailing yachts may require a
minimum of a 4 night charter, or one week minimum on a luxury sailing yacht.
Yacht charter services in Phuket can be easily found by simply searching for yacht
charters Phuket on the internet, and you can choose the type that would most suit you.
Photos from Asia Marine Ltd | www.asia-marine.net
Boating in Phuket Part II
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Thai Social Security Coverage
Thailand has a social security system which is funded by employee contributions as
well as additional contributions from the employer. There are different sections to the
social security system.
All working persons are eligible for medical coverage if they have a work permit and are
making contributions to the system. All those who are not in the system should have
private medical insurance to cover them. If you have a work permit and are working,
contributions are compulsory, no matter what your nationality is.
The insured person is an employee who starts working at the age of not under fifteen
and not over sixty years old in an enterprise with 1 or more employees.
In the event that the employee is a foreigner, a photocopy of his/her passport is required
for identification. Afterward, the employee has to fill in form SSO 1-03 (The Insured
Person Registration Form (SSO 1-03)) in order to register with the Social Security Fund
for Sickness of Injuries Benefit, Maternity Benefit, Invalidity Benefit, Death Benefit,
Child Allowance and Old - Age Benefit. The insured person has to provide 2 hospitals of
his/her choice where he/she wishes to receive the benefits. One of the two hospitals
will be selected as the care provider.
Thereafter, the insured person will receive a Social Security Card after registration and
pay contribution for 3 months so that they can receive free medical treatment at the
registered hospital indicated in the medical card.
Private Health Insurance
A number of Thai and international companies offer a wide range of health insurance
packages. Many Thai companies offer health insurance as part of a life insurance
package, so it is best to check the policy carefully if only health insurance is required.
For basic health insurance the only document required is a passport or ID card, while
for life insurance a work permit is normally needed.
Private hospitals may ask to see proof of funds if the patient is not insured. If the
patient is insured, the hospital will usually contact the insurance company who will
then communicate with and pay the hospital directly. If the hospital bill is more than
the cover allows, the patient is required to pay the outstanding balance before being
discharged from the hospital.
Each private health insurance policy has different terms and conditions. For example,
some require the policy holder to pay the hospital bill and then wait for reimbursement;
others will pay the bill immediately.
Check the policy carefully as many will not cover pre-existing conditions or chronic
medical conditions.
Choosing the right insurance package in Thailand
When looking at insurance, there are many different packages to examine and many
companies are willing to offer somewhat confusing deals and few details. It’s therefore
important to look at how much a policy will pay out in different situations (disease,
accident, etc.).
Personal Accident Insurance = provides emergency coverage should you be involved
in an accident, usually including transportation to a hospital, the hospital stay, and
emergency medical treatment.
Medical Insurance = provides coverage for general health care, for when you fall ill, as
well as for chronic diseases
Life Insurance = policies that pay out to your loved ones in the event of your untimely death.
Medivac / Repatriation = in case of serious illness or accident, this covers you to return
to your home country to take advantage of medical care and technologies that may be
seen as superior to those available in Thailand.
Travel Insurance = some combination of the above types of insurance, but applicable
when you travel to other countries outside of the jurisdiction of your regular coverage.
Not only do you have to choose your provider, they also have to choose what you are
eligible for. This generally means a complete physical as well as blood-work to check if
you have any chronic illnesses. If you do, you will automatically be offered premiums
higher than the base rates. Full disclosure is still the best policy, since if it is found out
later that you have lied or covered up any health issues, your insurance contract can be
immediately voided, leaving you in the lurch.
Social Security Benefitsand Insurance Coverage in Thailand
Beef Green CurryFried Rice
CurryFor centuries people have used curry as an essential ingredient. Curry is a mixture of spices, water, and coconut milk. It was first recognized as a symbol of food from the Indian continent, due to its Indian origin.
Influenced from the Indian curry, the Thai’s red curry, green curry, northern pork curry (kaeng hang lae), and yellow curry, originated in Thai kitchens by developing the basic curry mixture to suit Thai’s tastes.
In Thai cooking, all ingredients used and mixtures created have meaning and are used for a reason. For example, lesser eggplants (also called turkey berry), are used in cooking green curry instead of aubergines, or eggplants. This is because lesser eggplants absorb the oily, richness of the green curry and can help reduce the hot, spicy taste.
Ingredients:Cooked plain rice 200 gm.Green curry paste 2 tbsp.Beef, finely sliced 50 gm.Vegetable oil 2 tbsp.Coconut milk 50 gm.Fish sauce 1 tbsp.Palm sugar 1 tbsp.Lesser eggplants 10Eggplants, cut into quarters 2Green chilli, sliced 1Bergamot leaves, cut 3Sweet basil
Garnish:Shredded sweet porkCrispy fried anchovySalted eggFresh vegetables
Preparation1. In a large pan, stir the green curry paste and half of the bergamot leaves in oil until heated. Add the beef and stir. When the beef is cooked, add the coconut milk, fish sauce and palm sugar. Stir and taste.
2. Add the lesser eggplants, cut eggplants, remaining bergamot leaves and the rice. Stir and saute until they are cooked and well mixed. Stir in the green chilli and sweet basil. Remove from the heat and serve hot on a plate and add garnish.
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Do you have any holiday rituals such as buying souvenirs of your trip or to take
home to others?
Many like to search for kitchen related souvenirs, especially edible ones, and
Phuket has many for you to choose from. Local Phuket food has strong Chinese
influences, Hokkien noodles, Poe Pia Sod (fresh spring roll) for instance. But these
Phuket favourites are hard to tuck into luggage therefore dried food items stuffs
are a far better choice.
Kung Seab or sun-dried shrimp, an important ingredient to Nam Prik Kung
Seap (spicy paste with crispy dried shrimp), is available at most souvenir shops
in various versions from plain, sweet and sour, with herbs and even ready to eat
Nam Prik. Everything you need to make your own Nam Prik can be found easily
on the internet so let’s check some other local Phuket food stuffs that aren’t so
easily available.
Mee Sua rice noodles - there are different kinds of Mee Sua, but the thin white
ones are highly recommended. These long life noodles are made locally at a
factory in town and the popular brand comes with a red swallow logo. You can’t
find Mee Sua in the large supermarkets, but you can at local fresh markets or at
the amazing mega-mall Supercheap.
best souvenirsare yourWhat
from Phuket?
Tao Sor is one of Phuket’s most popular desserts. It is a version of Chinese Bakpia, or
sweet pastry rolls, which come with assorted fillings such as sweet bean with egg yolk,
Durian and black beans. There are several famous local shops where you can get Tao
Sor. You can find them at Keng Tin sweet shop at Bang Niew intersection, one of the
eldest sweet shops on the island, or Mae Boontham, a small shop in Soi Surin 4 where
the Taosors are made. Mae Boontham is one of Thailand’s major Taosor manufacturers
and they sell them in large quantities every day so anyone who wants to buy them in
large amounts must place an order in advance. Tao Sor from the two shops is different
with their own secret recipe so you will have to check them out first for the one you
like best.
If looking for something other than edible souvenirs it’s simple as anything can really
be a souvenir, any object which is tied to the place it comes is a souvenir.
If you have a chance to attend a Buddhist ceremony such as a wedding ceremony,
or even if you just visit a small temple and have a chance to talk to a monk you will
notice a thick cotton thread known as ‘sai sin’ (sacred thread). It is a real feature of life in
Thailand and is part of the daily life of the islanders who are mainly Buddhists.
Sai sin is used in many ceremonies with significant different meanings. One is that some
times when you go to a temple the thread is tied onto your wrists by a monk to wish you
a safe journey and good health. It serves as a gesture to welcome the visitors’ to the host’s
home. This can also sometimes be done by elders to people who visit their house.
T-shirts are always a good souvenir idea. Thailand has many t-shirts which are not
only cheap but also good quality and attractive. Patong Beach has some good fashion
designers who are good at copying classic trend t-shirts with embossed logos like
Singha or Chang beer and which cost only 199 baht for a single piece, which goes
down to 150 baht if you buy three or more.
For lower quality t-shirts, prices can start at 100 baht or less, depending on the number
you buy. T-shirts with Thai words or printed sketch pictures of Phuket Old Town are
available in shops along the old street venues.
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Not just a placeto get food
Having grown up in Phuket, living opposite the Downtown Market, I’ve come
to understand it’s not just a place to get food; it’s also the best place to get to
see real local life. After graduating I then went away working away, having now
returned to settle on the island again I know I have been given is more than
a gift. Whenever I have a chance to escape work going to the local markets is
one of my favorite activities to get away and enjoy every life, to exchange smiles
with familiar faces, socialize with old folks, and it always result in fun memories.
Another great thing is that you can also find many goods selling at far better
prices than supermarkets and department stores.
Downtown Market is one of the oldest markets being 100 years old ago, to
many town residents it is also known as the ‘local’ as it’s located in the Phuket’s
main commercial hub. To get there, from Suriyadej Circle take the one-way road
towards Jui Tui Shrine, it’s about 100 meters further on the right hand side. A
good landmark is the Talad Sod Satarana 1 (Publish Fresh Market), a four story
building which is opposite to the entrance of the Downtown Market. It’s best
to find a parking space wherever you can after exiting the circle and walking to
the market. However, I like to take Krabi Rd, just a few blocks past Thai Hua Museum,
on the left hand side, there is very small soi (alley) that leads to the Downtown Market.
Previously it was actually a narrow house which was demolished to create this walkway.
Simply put, the market is nested inside a small alley between Ranong and Krabi Rd.
It’s a 24/7 market specializing in supplying vendors from other markets with their
wholesale supplies of fresh veggies, meat, fish, seafood, fruits, and condiments. They
are delivered extremely early in the morning, usually around 3am or a little earlier. You
have to be an early bird to catch some common but exciting sights like motorbikes
speeding to deliver fresh veggies from local farms, or Burmese workers standing on
the roof of a pickup truck throwing watermelons to venders below. It provides some
great photo opportunities and gives a great insight into the real life of the islanders.
By around 5am all the fresh goods are set in all different stalls ready for shoppers. The
market gets busier especially around 8am and at this time you can hustle and bustle
your way eagerly past other shoppers. It is entertaining though, walking around from
one stall to another, browsing things. Doing only this can take a few hours, even if
you’re not intending on buying anything.
After 9am commercial activity in the market is slower down and the area that was
lined up with venders is cleared. There is also a small extension to the market on the
other side of the road selling fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day, as well
as ready-to-eat food stalls. Besides, the buildings surrounding the market are densely
concentrated with shops selling clothes, eggs, incense, tools, birds, fireworks, baskets,
hats, slingshots, raincoats, shoes, and so on. Even though it cannot be compared to
China Town in Bangkok, you will see not less than a dozen gold shops and street-food
restaurants.
The market goes on until late afternoon, and to walk around there is very different from
the usual mall outing. No fancy clothes are needed, just comfy clothes and a good pair
of shoes.
Walking downtown market takes me back to my old days when I liked to have a fun
night out with friends. We would have an easy dinner, a plate of rice top with two to
three choices of ‘kap kao’ (different dishes eaten with rice) at the market, then walk to
Yaowarat Road for a choice of cafes where you can chat and listen to music till late. We
would then go to the market after midnight for a hot tea and late night snacks before
going back home.
Acqua is to Phuket what Le Meurice is to Paris, Aureole is to New York, and The
Ivy is to London. Not only are these restaurants comparable for their quality of
food, service, atmosphere and ambiance, they are all known to have a number of
celebrities pass through their doors.
Now coming up to its fifth anniversary no other restaurant, perhaps in Thailand,
but certainly in Phuket has gained as much recognition for it’s its achievements
than Alessandro Frau’s Italian fine dining eatery Acqua Restaurant, especially in such a short amount of time. However, it is not
only the restaurant as a whole that has won so much, it is also Alessandro himself who as well as owner is also Executive Chef
in the kitchen, and a very hands on one at that.
So how can Acqua be compared to the likes of The Ivy in London? Firstly, the Italian dishes that Alessandro and his team create
are world class, not only for their taste, but also for their presentation, and most importantly the quality of ingredients that are
used in the dishes. Almost all of the ingredients are the finest imported products, and Alessandro is always looking to source
new products to enable him to continue with his passion of creating unique dishes, and his customers enjoying them.
Secondly, Alessandro has a team that any restaurant in the world should be jealous of, many have been with him since the
doors to Acqua opened and this has enabled Alessandro to train his team to a level that is to be found at some of the best
restaurants in the world.
Finally, although it’s not a haunt for paparazzi, Acqua has had its fair share of celebrities pass through its doors, and Alessandro
is usually the chef of choice for most of the island’s celebrities wishing to impress their guests with an unforgettable, private
fine dining experience.
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The Race That Stops a Nation 5 November 2013
Loi Krathong Festival 17 November 2013
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 24 November 2013
Events
This glamorous event will be held at the Underwood Art
Factory on the bypass road. Starting with a welcome glass of
champagne, a day fun and fashion and watching the famous
horse race live at 11 a.m. There will be food, drinks, music,
entertainment and great prizes. Tickets are THB2,000 including
lunch and three drinks. Contact [email protected]
Loy Krathong is a popular festival of Thailand,
traditionally performed on the full moon night of
the twelfth lunar month, which in this year is on
17 November 2013, you can find Loy Krathong
activities on all around Phuket
The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is Asia’s premier destination triathlon
featuring a unique 1.8Km swim, 55Km bike and 12Km run through
spectacular tropical scenery. Also, the popular race has attracted
thousands of age group athletes as well as triathlon legends Mark
Allen, Greg Welch, Craig Alexander, Paula Newby-Fraser, Michellie
Jones and Chrissie Wellington, to come to win the title. Additionally,
almost 20 years of competition, which attract more than thousands
of Thai and foreign athletes yearly still emphasize the success and
the advance of Phuket to be the leader of International Triathlon
Organizer.
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Hashtags are a fairly recent internet development. The practice began in 2007
on Twitter when journalists were “tweeting” about the fires in San Diego. At first
Twitter was nervous about the practice, but then added support for hashing due
to popular demand.
So what exactly is hashing? Hashing refers to placing a # symbol in front of a
topic. For example you might hash the phrase #PhuketVegetarianFestival. The
question you might be asking yourself is “why do this?” First thing, it turns your
topic or any group of words into a searchable link which is easier to follow.
Next, let’s say you are following a bunch of news reporters who are covering
the Vegetarian Festival taking place in Phuket. You could look at each report’s
posts individually, but there comes two problems with that technique. First you
have to look at everything that reporter tweets, but you are only interested in the
Vegetarian Festival. Next you might miss out on information from other reporters
because you don’t follow them.
What you are really looking for is information relating to the Vegetarian Festival.
It really may not matter who is reporting, just that they are. So wouldn’t it be nice
if you could just look at that specific topic? That’s the purpose of hashing. Instead
of looking at people, you can simply look at people who post #VegetarianFestival
in their tweets. That way you only see the information that is related to that topic
and you will see it from everyone who is talking about it.
Learning about #Hashtags
This is also nice if you want to join into a conversation about something. Let’s
say you want to comment on #SaveTheWhales. You can post something like, “I
think whaling is wrong. #SaveTheWhales.” Now everyone who is interested in
listening in on this topic can see what you wrote. And you can also use multiple
hashtags in one tweet.
So how do you start a new topic? Just add the # symbol to anything you post
about. That’s all. Twitter will automatically create a new topic from that. There
are some rules that you need to follow. First of all you cannot have spaces
(i.e. #SaveTheWhales instead of #Save The Whales). Next there cannot be any
punctuation. Also keep in mind that this is not case sensitive which means
#savethewhales is not the same as #SavetheWhales.
Since hashing has become so popular, other social media sites have adopted
hashing as well. Facebook now supports hashing, so does Google+, Instagram,
Tumblr, and Pinterest. They all will behave similar to Twitter, but each one will
have their own peculiarities as well. Facebook has only had hashing since June
2013, and right now clicking on a Facebook hash tag will take you to a list of
posts containing the same hash tag. Instagram will use hash tags to label
pictures. Google+ will give you the option to look at the same hash tag in Twitter
or Facebook.
All of this is done so that people can find the information that they are looking
for faster. Hash tagging has become widely popular and for good reason. That’s
why it’s best to become familiar with hashing your #Phuket.
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SUDOKUThese Sudoku puzzles are pitched at a middle level: not too easy,
and not too frustratingly hard, for the average person.
Last month's sudoku answers
Crossword Trivia Quiz1. What place in the world has the least rainfall?
2. When was current Thailand's flag adopted?
3. Where is most popular travel spot?
4. How Many Wings Does a Bee Have?
5. Who had drawn Monalisa?
6. Which planet is the fifth from the sun?
7. Which continent has the biggest population?
8. What does the distress signal SOS stand for?
9. How many players are on the ice in an ice hockey team?
10. Which is lighter, gold or plastic?
Last month's solution
Answers1. Sahara dessert 2. 28th September 1917 3. France, over 76 million visitors a year4. Four 5. Leonardo da vinci 6. Jupiter 7. Asia 8. Save Our Souls 9. Six10. Plastic
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